Salim
Ali Bird sanctuary commonly known as Thattekkadu bird sanctuary in the
village of Kuttambuzha in Kothamangalam Taluk on the northern banks of
the Periyar river is at a distance of 58kms from Kochi. Established in
1983, the sanctuary is Kerala's first officially recognised bird sanctuary.
Sprawling over an area of 25sq.km, the lush green sanctuary at an altitude
of 35-523m above sea level, is home to 500 species of exotic birds including
the rarest species like Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike,
Pariah Kite etc. It also has extensive plantations of teak, rosewood,
mahogany etc. There is a demonstration plot for medicinal plants, Bird
research centre, Interpretation center and a refuge for deers towards
the entrance of the sanctuary. One can go through the sancturary and can
also enjoy the boating through Periyar. The best time to visit the sanctuary
is from September to June.
Contact :
The Assistant Wildlife Warden,
Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary, Njayapilli P.O. , Kothamangalam, Kerala
Phone : 0485-2588302
the bird sanctuary is not properly managing.last week i was in thattekkad.i saw some animals in cages,it is really torture.department should come forward to take some action to clean up the system.
Salim
Ali Bird sanctuary commonly known as Thattekkadu bird sanctuary in the
village of Kuttambuzha in Kothamangalam Taluk on the northern banks of
the Periyar river is at a distance of 58kms from Kochi. Established in
1983, the sanctuary is Kerala's first officially recognised bird sanctuary.
Sprawling over an area of 25sq.km, the lush green sanctuary at an altitude
of 35-523m above sea level, is home to 500 species of exotic birds including
the rarest species like Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike,
Pariah Kite etc. It also has extensive plantations of teak, rosewood,
mahogany etc. There is a demonstration plot for medicinal plants, Bird
research centre, Interpretation center and a refuge for deers towards
the entrance of the sanctuary. One can go through the sancturary and can
also enjoy the boating through Periyar. The best time to visit the sanctuary
is from September to June. 
